UK long-range weather forecast: Britain braces for arctic deep freeze as ongoing storms threaten to lash country

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A bitter cold front is set to cause temperatures to plummet across Britain as forecasters warn of more stormy conditions expected to hit the UK

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 24/10/2023

- 14:10

The 'volatile' weather pattern will likely bring heavy rain and strong winds

A bitter cold front is set to cause temperatures to plummet across Britain as forecasters warn of more stormy conditions expected to hit the UK.

The "volatile" weather pattern will likely bring heavy rain and strong winds, with an ongoing risk of gales.


Weather experts have found a "polar" front moving in at the end of October and into the first few days of November.

Some areas could see temperatures as low as -6C and possible snowfall.

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According to the Met Office's long-range forecast, heavy rain is expected to continue between November 7 and November 21.

It states: "The unsettled conditions of the past couple of weeks are likely to continue into the first week of this period. This means further rain in most areas, probably heaviest in the south or southwest.

"The east facing hills in northern England and Scotland may also see further heavy rainfall.

"Strong winds are expected to be associated with the rain at times, with the ongoing risk of gales, fairly typical for this time of year.

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"Further into November, increasing spells of settled dry weather are a little more likely than before, especially in the north, and should these occur.

"Winds could come from a more easterly direction, which could bring lower-than-average temperatures, but only a low risk for now."

One meteorologist also suggested "early indications" for November show potential snow over high ground in Scotland.

"There are early indications of colder/polar weather moving in early Nov, at least temporarily," Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services told The Express.

One meteorologist also suggested 'early indications' for November show potential snow over high ground in Scotland

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"If it confirms, then snow in the Highlands, Grampians, southern Uplands, Snowdonia and the Pennine tops is perfectly possible.

"At the same time, high winds and then freezing temps may well then ensue as the polar air digs in, the icy conditions being mainly for northern parts of the UK - perhaps a -6C or so for the glens."

Dale added these harsh temperatures would only last "for a day or so".

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